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Shoppers at at SJMA bookshop. Photo credit SJMA

Shoppers at at SJMA bookshop. Photo credit SJMA

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Shop Local to Support Your Public Lands

Chase Lacroix
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The month of May in Southwest Colorado reveals some of the most celebrated characteristics of spring - blooming foliage, warmer temperatures, and increased runoff. The change of season invites planning of outdoor adventures.
Melina Marks and Ron Wakefield dressed up in their Kentucky Derby best at the Golden Block Brewery. Photo credit Golden Block Brewery FB

Melina Marks and Ron Wakefield dressed up in their Kentucky Derby best at the Golden Block Brewery. Photo credit Golden Block Brewery FB

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KENTUCKY DERBY

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Handlebar Holly, who is now the owner of the Shady Lady Saloon, was wearing her Kentucky Derby best while greeting the train. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

Handlebar Holly, who is now the owner of the Shady Lady Saloon, was wearing her Kentucky Derby best while greeting the train. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

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OPENING DAY OF TRAIN

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
A photo of the vehicle and camper over the edge on highway 550. Photo credit Silverton Medical Resuce

A photo of the vehicle and camper over the edge on highway 550. Photo credit Silverton Medical Resuce

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Do Not Underestimate The Million Dollar Highway

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
SMR responded to a vehicle and a camper over the edge. As the seasons mesh, don't forget how serious our roads are. Here are some friendly reminders: Do not underestimate The Million Dollar Highway, any time of year. This driver was very lucky!

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Looking Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
25 Years Ago May 4, 2000 At the Apr. 26, 2000 San Juan County Republican Assembly, candidates were nominated to fill the vacancies for commissioner and sheriff in the upcoming November elections. Rich Perino was nominated for District #1 and Wiley Carmack for District #2.
Way Back!

Way Back!

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Way Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
130 years ago From the May 11, 1895 edition of the Silverton Standard: WING SING’S JOINT GOES UP IN FLAMES. Tuesday morning about four o’clock the handsome edifice recently moved to the corner of Greene and 11th streets, was discovered on fire by nightwatch Springer.
Group of western and Victorian characters pose with steam engine 476. Photo credit Misty French

Group of western and Victorian characters pose with steam engine 476. Photo credit Misty French

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First Day of Train Brought 495 Passengers

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad started the summer season of 2025 with two steam engine trains on Saturday, May 3rd, which was also the birthday of the narrow- gauge rail system of the San Juans founder, Otto Mears.
55 plus local business owners, budding business owners, and non-profits came together for a half day summit at Kendall Recreation Center. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

55 plus local business owners, budding business owners, and non-profits came together for a half day summit at Kendall Recreation Center. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

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The Second Annual Silverton Business Summit Was Well Attended

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Just days before the DSNGRR train season kicked off the summer with the daily steam train arriving to town, San Juan Development Association hosted their second annual Silverton Business Summit to the largest crowd of existing and future business owners yet.
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